- Exclusive | Europe Is Accelerating a NATO Fallback Plan in Case Trump Pulls Out WSJ
- Key Allies Conjure Up Plan In Case of Epic Trump Meltdown The Daily Beast
- NATO's eastern members brace for US disengagement dw.com
- European army can help fix NATO, says EU defense commissioner politico.eu
- What would a ‘European NATO’ without the US look like? Arab News PK
The Take: Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?
What three years of war have done to Sudan.
‘An incalculable loss’: Hampshire College to close doors after fall semester
Massachusetts liberal arts college laments ‘heartbreaking reality’ and says financial pressures to blame
A Massachusetts liberal arts college is set to close permanently due to low enrollment and financial problems.
The board of trustees of Hampshire College, a small liberal arts school in Amherst founded in 1965, pointed to “financial pressures” that have been “compounded by shifting external factors”.
Continue reading...Health of boy thrown from Tate Modern takes ‘sad step backwards’, family say
French child, six at time of 2019 attack, suffers setback in recovery after January operation
The family of a boy thrown from the 10th-storey balcony of the Tate Modern seven years ago said it feels as though his recovery has taken a “sad step backwards” after surgery.
The unnamed French child was six when he was seriously hurt in an attack by Jonty Bravery at the London attraction in August 2019.
Continue reading...Live Updates: Iran war continues with U.S. blockade of ports; Lebanon and Israel hold direct talks – CBS News
- Live Updates: Iran war continues with U.S. blockade of ports; Lebanon and Israel hold direct talks CBS News
- Macron under fire over Iran, Hezbollah policy as Trump admin hosts Israel-Lebanon talks Fox News
- Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks in Washington, DC, amid Iran war Al Jazeera
- Rubio to host Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors for talks amid ceasefire effort Axios
- Hezbollah official says the group won't abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks in the US AP News
Fifth woman accuses former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct
The Democratic representative has resigned his seat in Congress over multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
Man wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle
"How do I know this isn't a prank?" the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie's auction house in Paris.
Atletico edge Barcelona on aggregate to reach Champions League semifinal
Atletico Madrid advance 3-2 on aggregate, despite a 2-1 home defeat by Barcelona, in a thrilling encounter.
Canada was once a dream destination for Indian students. Is that changing?
Tighter rules, rising costs and visa risks are forcing Indian students to rethink studying in Canada.
Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme
Health workers and rights advocates say co-payments, set to take effect on May 1, amount to 'de facto denial of care'.
Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993
A US statement said the two sides had agreed to launch direct negotiations, at a time and place to be determined.
Israeli attack kills several people in Gaza refugee camp
Palestinians in Gaza recorded victims of an Israeli strike on the Shati refugee camp being rushed to a medical facility.
Spain’s Bangladeshi community cheers migrant amnesty programme
Crowds from the Bangladeshi community in Barcelona celebrated the approval of a mass amnesty programme.
Another woman accuses Swalwell of rape, saying he drugged her in 2018
Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell of drugging her drink before assaulting her in a hotel room.
Three Hezbollah operatives surrender in close-range battle as fighting rages in Bint Jbeil – ynetnews
- Three Hezbollah operatives surrender in close-range battle as fighting rages in Bint Jbeil ynetnews
- 3 Hezbollah operatives surrendered to IDF troops in Bint Jbeil, says military The Times of Israel
- Israel presses assault on Lebanon border town ahead of US-hosted talks Reuters
- IDF uncovers Hezbollah weapons stash inside hospital in Lebanon Fox News
- IDF troops uncover anti-tank launcher in southern Lebanon, strike Hezbollah targets The Jerusalem Post
Hundreds missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN
About 250 people, including children, are feared missing, the United Nations said.
Italy will not renew defence agreement with Israel, Meloni says – BBC
- Italy will not renew defence agreement with Israel, Meloni says BBC
- Italy Suspends Defense Pact With Israel, Further Straining Ties The New York Times
- Italy's Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel Reuters
- Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel Al Jazeera
- Lapid: Italy suspending defense agreement is ‘another embarrassing failure’ for PM The Times of Israel
US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights
The Trump administration had faced a contempt probe over its decision to proceed with two deportation flights in 2025.
How US blockade on Iran will worsen energy crisis
With the US military blockade of Iranian ports now in force, global energy markets are already reacting.
Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants
The plan, which could see 500,000 people apply, makes Spain an outlier as anti-immigration sentiments fester in Europe.